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Mr Christiaan Bekker is a Lecturer in the Psychology Department of the North-West University, Vanderbijlpark Campus, South Africa. He was appointed in 2013. Christiaan is a researcher in the sub-programme “Flourishing in Institutions” within the Optentia Research Focus Area. He works within the research project entitled “Boredom in academic…
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Christiaan Bekker
Sep 26, 2025 - Mr Christiaan Bekker is a Lecturer in the Psychology Department of the North-West University, Vanderbijlpark Campus, South Africa. He was appointed in 2013. Christiaan is a researcher in the sub-programme “Flourishing in Institutions” within the Optentia Research Focus Area. He works within the research project entitled “Boredom in academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-experts-address-south-africas-parole-problem
NWU experts address South Africa’s parole problem
Sep 26, 2025 - ‘Recidivism’ is not a word commonly heard in everyday conversation, yet it carries enormous weight in the South African context. The term refers to the tendency of offenders to commit further crimes, and it was a central theme at the National Summit on the Review of the South African Parole System, held on 22–23 September at the Kgosi Mampuru II…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-ready-fight-varsity-netball-glory-final-against-ufs
NWU Eagles ready to fight for Varsity Netball glory in final against UFS
Sep 26, 2025 - As the curtain comes down on the 2025 Varsity Netball season, North-West University (NWU) captain Martine Jordaan says the team is ready to leave everything on the court in their bid to lift the championship trophy when they face the University of the Free State (UFS) in the final in Bloemfontein on 29 September. The final offers the NWU a…My research focuses on developing strengths-based trauma-informed intervention guidelines for trauma survivors. I am passionate about professional development and investigating how clinicians within the field of psychology can serve their clients more effectively.
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Shanaé Theunissen
Sep 26, 2025 - My research focuses on developing strengths-based trauma-informed intervention guidelines for trauma survivors. I am passionate about professional development and investigating how clinicians within the field of psychology can serve their clients more effectively.My navorsing fokus op die ontwikkeling van sterkpunte-gebaseerde trauma-ingeligte intervensieriglyne vir trauma-oorlewendes. Ek is passievol oor professionele ontwikkeling en om te ondersoek hoe klinici binne die veld van sielkunde hul kliënte meer effektief kan bedien.
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Shanaé Theunissen
Sep 26, 2025 - My navorsing fokus op die ontwikkeling van sterkpunte-gebaseerde trauma-ingeligte intervensieriglyne vir trauma-oorlewendes. Ek is passievol oor professionele ontwikkeling en om te ondersoek hoe klinici binne die veld van sielkunde hul kliënte meer effektief kan bedien.http://news.nwu.ac.za/innovative-research-delivers-eco-friendly-cost-effective-feed-solution-beef-cattle
Innovative research delivers eco-friendly, cost-effective feed solution for beef cattle
Sep 26, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU) is proud to celebrate the recent graduation of Dr Nozipho Phila Gamedze, who received her PhD on 16 July 2025. Her research marks a significant contribution to both sustainable agriculture and nanotechnology, showcasing the power of interdisciplinary science rooted in African innovation. Her thesis, entitled “Bio…http://news.nwu.ac.za/symposium-explores-how-south-africa-navigates-global-agreements